75. Mrs. Jegerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many British subjects in Cyprus have been imprisoned without trial; and whether he will take steps either to bring charges or to release these prisoners.
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§ Mr. Lennox-BoydDetention Orders, under the Detention of Persons Law and the Emergency Regulations, have been made against 406 such persons, of whom 286 are still in detention. If, in the second part of her Question, the hon. Member implies that all these detainees should be brought before the courts of law, as distinct from having the right to bring any objection to the detention orders made against them before an Advisory Committee, I think she will know from the discussion we have had in this House that these exceptional powers are at present necessary to safeguard the normal life of the community.
§ Mr. Bennasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many Cypriots are at present detained without trial on the island under the Emergency Regulations.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydOn 4th February, 135 persons were detained under the Emergency Regulations. A further 151 persons were detained under the Detention of Persons Law.